We were in need of French doors for our open office space and reached out to Dave for a quote. He responded immediately and came in person for a free consultation (another company wanted to charge 250 for an estimate). When we hired Dave he was always prompt and on time and kept us informed about the process. It was a relief having someone reliable as having work done in your home can be a stressor! He's extremely friendly, polite, and you can tell he cares about the work he does. Thanks Dave! We will reach out if any future projects come up. read more

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We are so happy with the job David did on our installing our French Doors and painting that now he is our new go-to person for any future jobs. He really takes pride in his work and the end result really showed. He was very detail-oriented which was perfect for me because I'm so picky. The end result was BEAUTIFUL! He is also an honest person and fair person and that was reflected in his pricing and how he interacts with people. My six year old would not leave him alone and he was so kind and patient with him. Instead of doing the bare minimum, he does the opposite. I felt like he went above and beyond to make sure that we were happy with the result. I HIGHLY recommend him as a carpenter, painter, or any type of handyman. read more

In the end the deck looks good. There was a lot of hassle throughout. There ended up being extra work and the progress was somewhat slow, taking almost a week longer than originally planned. This added $2,000 above the estimate, for 5 2x5 support beams, and adding 2x6 braces between the main beams. The work site was messy, and a month later I am still finding pieces of trex, nails, and screws in and around the deck and we have 2 dogs. Throughout the project I picked up several handfuls of nails. Having the rails around the deck repainted was a headache, power-washing the old paint off without sanding it led to the new coat of paint peeling off. I should have done this myself. I am now having to replace the top rails myself after being told it can be fixed for another $1,000! To fix poor work, I can get the wood myself for $100 and use the leftover paint. High estimate in the first place. Would not recommend this contractor based on our experience due to: cost, hassle, cost of extra work, untidiness, and slow pace of work. Certainly not a perfectionist, trex was cut of different lengths and uneven. Also threatened to put a lean on our house because he sent the final bill through a strange email alias from quickbooks without a message or email to inform us it was sent. read more

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Short version: David is a dependable, transparent, and fair individual who I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a detail-oriented contractor. Long version: David managed to step in the middle of a job that was, admittedly, a mess. Last winter the balconies on my house had started to leak through the doors and into the interior. Finding someone to take this on was a nightmare, since most carpenters want nothing to do with water issues and most exterior contractors don't handle interior repairs or finer details. Originally, I hired someone who ended up drastically oversimplifying the job and did questionable work. They completed some of the demolition and started on some construction before we called things off. This left me without a contractor in the middle of July and the thought of going through another winter with this issue was terrifying. Enter David. He was one of the few people who was very responsive when I originally called, was on time to his estimate, and took a healthy amount of time to understand the whole project and do his best to accurately estimate. Once he started work, he was on time, communicated well, and very patient. We did end up blowing through the original estimate, but that was entirely because the scope of the project expanded greatly. David singlehandedly completed a job that was probably meant for a team of 4 to 5, and did so in only a couple months, and kept me in the know every step of the way. He... - replaced two balconies from the studs on up - installed stainless cable railings on both balconies - redid downspouts - installed new siding - redid trim and drip edge for two windows - reinstalled a door and a sliding door and redid interior/exterior trim for both - patched and refinished drywall - installed new belly and fascia board on first and second floor of home - painted all new wood trim/siding - patched a couple areas of rot on other side of home - redid decorative moldings on the bottom balcony supports and poured concrete to fill in patio areas around the new, smaller columns - installed bead board ceilings and moldings - redid kitchen vent ductwork to work with the new balconies - and a myriad of other, smaller tasks The sheer complexity and array of knowledge required for this job was well above average and I never felt that David was in over his head. Truthfully, this project was probably something akin to a small-scale home remodel. David was thoughtful in his approach, continually made progress, and often spent time mulling over certain details that I hadn't even considered. He also had some great style suggestions for finishings that turned out awesome. I dealt with at least 10 other people when getting both my original and second round of estimates, and David was the most confidence inspiring. I wanted to go with a smaller operation because larger companies make small changes and alterations a nightmare, and with a job like this, I expected the final plan to look nothing like the initial plan. We did end up adding on a ton of work, hunting down additional water damage, and more, but with David it was just additional time and materials, not a major conversation. I just asked him to be thorough, and he was happy to oblige, and I'm left with a home that feels ready to withstand the worst of our long, wet winters. In summary, I have nothing but good things to say about the way David organized or carried out the job, and his attention to detail was a breath of fresh air. I plan to hire David again for future projects and look forward to working with him again! read more

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Dave is a hard working, reliable, and talented contractor. He performed a major remodel( Bathroom, Paint, door installation, shelving, baseboard installation, trims, fence and a lot more) in my house, and the finished product was amazing and so much better than expected. Personally, He is a very honest human being, who will cater to the customers needs and be patient and flexible to make any thing happen for them. He insists on the highest standard which could be seen in the quality of his work, which is impeccable. I recommend him 100% for your house remodel, and will be using him as my primary contractor in Seattle. read more

David thank you so much for all of your hard work and artistry. The new rails in our deck really compliments our home. You did an Amazing job. You did a 5 star job!!! Thank you! read more

Amazing, amazing work and service. We needed someone to repair the tile in our bathroom. That work was done with the utmost attention to detail and looks fantastic. Which led to me making a whole list of things (a broken blind, some work to the shower, etc) that I wanted to have fixed. Every bit of it was done in the same meticulous way. Pricing was fair and clear, he showed up when he said he would, did fantastic work, and was so friendly/professional. What more could you ask for. read more

I have an old house and was replacing carpet with vinyl, so I had to get two rooms' flooring leveled. Dave was very responsive and professional. He came on time and worked hard every day to get it done in time. When we ran into bumps, Dave gave me solid suggestions, worked with my budget and gave me a discount which I appreciated. He also did a great job cleaning up when it was complete. No complaints and I would be a repeat customer! read more

Dave is a great and thoughtful painter. We have a very old house that required extra care and he took is time to do a wonderful job. We are very happy with the work he did. I would greatly recommend him. read more

Dave is great to work with and he does excellent work. His attention to detail is amazing! Further, he came in on time, on budget, and arrived at the work site when he had committed to arrive throughout the entire engagement. I heartily recommend Dave and Designer Concepts Remodeling! read more

I highly recommend Dave and his crew for the outstanding job he has done for me. Also, he displayed professional demeanor throughout the bumps we encountered (it was much appreciated when all you worry is about being on time). Thanks for the occasional humor as well - Dave. I look forward to seeing our project closed. Thanks! read more